Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance is a critical aspect of ensuring the longevity, reliability, and safety of machinery, equipment, and infrastructure. It plays a pivotal role in preventing breakdowns, reducing downtime, and avoiding costly repairs or replacements. Regular maintenance routines not only extend the operational life of assets but also contribute to improved efficiency and performance. Furthermore, maintenance is essential for ensuring workplace safety, as it identifies and rectifies potential hazards and malfunctions. Neglecting maintenance can lead to unexpected failures, loss of productivity, and compromised safety, underscoring the fundamental importance of proactive and consistent maintenance practices in industry.
Complete BioDryer Maintenance Schedule
Operations required Bi-Weekly (2x a Month)
Estimated total man-hours of downtime: 15 minutes per BioDryer
| Section | Description | Time Estimate (man hours) | LOTO? |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | General Spillage Cleaning | 0.25 hours | Not Required |
Operations required every Month
Estimated total man-hours of downtime: 210 Minutes per BioDryer (3.5hr's)
The time estimate above accounts for the prior time period operations including the operations for the current time period.
| Section | Description | Time Estimate (man hours) | LOTO? |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | BioDryer Gates Cleaning | 1 hour | LOTO is Required |
| Air System | Visual Inspection of Automatic Greaser | 0.25 hours | Not Required |
| Air System | Water Pump Visual Inspection and Filter Cleaning | 0.5 hours | LOTO is Required |
| Air System | Foul Air Filter Inspection and Cleaning | 1 hour | LOTO is Required |
| Air System | Compressed Air loop Inspection | 0.5 hours | Not Required |
Operations required every Three Months
Estimated total man-hours of downtime: 360 minutes per BioDryer (6hr's)
The time estimate above accounts for the prior time period operations including the operations for the current time period.
| Section | Description | Time Estimate (man hours) | LOTO? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BioDryer Skid | BioDryer Drive Wheel Bearings Inspection and Greasing | 0.5 hours | LOTO is Required |
| BioDryer Skid | Rotation test and inspection | 1 hour | Not Required |
| BioDryer Skid | Reactor Body Visual Inspection | 0.5 hours | Not Required |
| Air System | Intake Filter media replacement | 0.5 hours | LOTO is Required |
Operations required every Six Months
Estimated total man-hours of downtime: 735 minutes per BioDryer (12.25hr's)
The time estimate above accounts for the prior time period operations including the operations for the current time period.
| Section | Description | Time Estimate (man hours) | LOTO? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air System | Air-to-Air Heat Exchanger Inspection and Cleaning | 2 hours | LOTO is Required |
| Air System | Condensate Water Pump Inspection | 0.25 hours | Not Required |
| Loading Conveyor | Loading Screw Interior Visual Inspection | 1.25 hours | LOTO is Required |
| Loading Conveyor | Loading Screw Discharge Gates Inspection | 0.5 hours | LOTO is Required |
| Loading Conveyor | Loading Screw Gearbox Visual Inspection | 0.25 hours | Not Required |
Operations required every Year
Estimated total man-hours of downtime: 1710 minutes per BioDryer (28.5hr's)
The time estimate above accounts for the prior time period operations including the operations for the current time period.
| Section | Description | Time Estimate (man hours) | LOTO? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air System | Poly Propylene Pipe Cleaning and Hardware inspection | 8 hours | LOTO is Required |
| Air System | Condensate tank wash | 1 hour | LOTO is Required |
| BioDryer Skid | Replace Rotary Joint o-rings | 4 hours | LOTO is Required |
| BioDryer Skid | Inspect BioDryer Guide Wheels | 0.25 hours | LOTO is Required |
| All | Gearboxes Oil Inspection | 2 hours | LOTO is Required |
| All | Sensor Inspection and Cleaning | 1 hours | Not Required |
Operations required every Two Years
Estimated total man-hours of downtime: 1950 minutes per BioDryer (32.5hr's)
The time estimate above accounts for the prior time period operations including the operations for the current time period.
| Section | Description | Time Estimate (man hours) | LOTO? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air System | Replace air-to-air heat exchanger | 4 hours | LOTO is Required |